"Pakistan has become a factory of terrorism. Recent disturbances in Kashmir have been incited by Pakistan," he said here.
When asked about the latest situation in Kashmir, he said, "There has been gradual improvement in the situation of Kashmir as security forces are giving befitting reply to terrorists."
He downplayed challenge posed by the Congress, which has recently declared Sheila Dikshit as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the assembly election in UP.
"Congress would not cross even double digit in the upcoming election and Sheila Dikshit would meet the same fate that she was subjected to in Delhi," he said.
Lauding the central government, headed by prime minister Modi, he said," the central government is taking everyone on the path of development.
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